Newbie with lots of questions
I am seriously entertaining installing a sprinkler system myself. Before Id o so, I have some questions that I'd like to bounce off of you guys.
1) I was thinking of drawing my yard, and sending the sketch to Rain Bird in order for them to design my system. Is this a good idea, or a waste of time and money?
2) I have a pretty good PSI, but poor GPM. If memory serves me, it's 45 PSI and 7 GPM. Would I need to install a resevoir tank and pump in order to have an effective system?
3) Where do people normally install pumps? Bury them, or put in garage/basement?
4) Do I have to tap off of the main line just off the water meter, or can I tap where the pressure guage is (I doubt that's the name for what limits the water pressure into my house)?
5) I have a relatively good sized stream behind my house. Can I pump water out of it? If so, what would I need? I assume that I'd need a pump, but how far away from the water source can the pump be? How would I filter the water to make sure that I don't get any sediment?
I think that's all the questions that I have...for now. I truly appreciate any help that you guys can offer.
Thanks.